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Winter Safety Meeting

New Orleans, LA
February 26, 2026
Join your fellow AWO members in New Orleans for the Winter Safety Meeting immediately following the Combined Regions Annual Meeting! This meeting will focus on the critical role safety plays in uniting the tugboat, towboat, barge, and broader maritime industries. This meeting will address the challenges and opportunities we face as the industry adapts to an evolving safety landscape and will provide updates on various AWO safety initiatives and programs. AWO members and invited guests are welcome to attend this event.
******NOTE: The Combined Regions Annual Meeting immediately precedes this event and is a separate registration. Please register separately on your Member Dashboard.******

Hotel Information

The Ritz-Carlton
921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 Get Directions

Room Reservations

For member convenience, AWO has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate of $299.00, excluding taxes and fees. Check back for the room block link - available soon!

Social Dinner

Join us for a social dinner to network and meet fellow AWO members. Additional RSVP required during registration, and cost of dinner will be invoiced after the event.

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Sponsorships

Sponsoring an AWO Event offers a unique opportunity to promote your products and services while demonstrating your commitment to the tugboat, towboat and barge industry. Sponsors gain visibility and receive special benefits and acknowledgement in the AWO app and website, room upgrades, and more! Contact meetings@americanwaterways.com, to claim your sponsorship.

 

Schedule At-A-Glance

Monday, October 26, 2026

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Combined Regions Annual and Safety Meeting
All Members and Guests Welcome
Lafayette Ballroom
1:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Safety Meeting
All Members and Guests Welcome
Lafayette Ballroom
4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
HERO Awards Ceremony
All Members and Guests Welcome
Lafayette Ballroom
5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
HERO Reception
All Members and Guests Welcome
Lafayette Ballroom
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Social Dinner
RSVP required. Note: there is an additional cost that will be invoiced after the event.